overscent

发音

UK /ˈəʊvəˌsɛnt/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈsɛnt/
其它
其它

词形变化

overscents 复数 overscents overscented overscenting overscents 三单 overscenting 现在分词 overscented 过去式 overscented 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A scent that is added to or layered over another.

v.
  1. 1.

    To give too much scent to (something or someone); to scent excessively.

    及物

    1989, Dan Bertalan, Traditional Bowyers of America, East Lansing, MI: Envisage Unlimited, Chapter 10, p. 158, He figured the big bear was coming in downwind and picking up his scent. “So I moved the bait station about 200 yards to a better location. Most bear hunters won’t make so many changes because they’re scared of overscenting the area. But I knew I had to make changes to kill that bear. […] ”

  2. 2.

    To apply too much scent to oneself.

    不及物
  3. 3.

    To scent so as to cover or conceal the original odour.

词源

From over- + scent.

来源：wiktionary